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Joseph & Kathleen Guyaux to Receive Pittsburgh CLO's CLOE Award for Community Service
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
The Pittsburgh CLO Guild is proud to announce that Joseph and Kathleen Guyaux will be honored with the CLOE Award for Community Service at the 61st Pittsburgh CLO Guild Ball on June 4 at the Wyndham Grand Hotel.  The CLOE award was established in 2011 to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to our community. 
BWW Review: Prime Stage's THE GIVER Stays True to Novel
by Dylan Shaffer - May 18, 2016
Imagine yourself in middle school again. It's quite difficult to fully embody the memory, seeing as how most of us were considerably shorter and much more ignorant about the world; but Prime Stage's production of The Giver provides visible introspection of ourselves through the character of Jonas, the 12-year-old protagonist superbly portrayed by Capa sixth grader Will Sendera.
Pittsburgh Public Theater to Present VENUS IN FUR
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
?Pittsburgh Public Theater presents the Pittsburgh premiere of David Ives' Broadway hit, Venus in Fur. Directed by Jesse Berger, Artistic Director of New York's Red Bull Theater, Venus in Fur runs June 2 - 26, 2016 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.
Strand Theater Announces Full Cast for MURPHY'S LAW
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
The Strand Theater in Zelionople, Pennsylvania has announced the complete cast for their upcoming production of the musical comedy Murphy's Law running May 13 - 15, 2016.
Nagraj & Spivey's MURPHY'S LAW to Play The Strand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
Writing team Andy Nagraj and Jonathan Spivey announced today that their original musical MURPHY'S LAW will be presented as part of The Strand Theater's Broadway On Main subscription series.
Nagraj & Spivey's MURPHY'S LAW to Play Strand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
Writing team Andy Nagraj and Jonathan Spivey announced today that their original musical Murphy's Law will be presented as part of The Strand Theater's Broadway On Main subscription series. The road-trip musical comedy featuring book, music, and lyrics by Nagraj and Spivey will run three performances from May 13-15, 2016 on The Strand's main stage in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. Strand Associate Director of Theater Operations Jeremy Czarniak is set to direct. Casting will be announced at a later date.
Stage 62 Presents ASSASSINS This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2016
Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical 'revusical' that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream.
Tituss Burgess to Keynote Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2016
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce that Broadway and television star Tituss Burgess will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2016 Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards. In its 22nd year, the Mancini Awards celebrate excellence in high school musical theatre in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence Counties.  This year's ceremony is May 21 at 7 pm in Lincoln Park's Mainstage Theater.
City Theatre Company Sets 2016 Momentum: New Plays at Different Stages Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
City Theatre has announced a power-packed lineup for the theatre's annual Momentum: New Plays at Different Stages Festival.
Review: TRU Celebrates a Merry, Morbid Christmas at Pittsburgh Public
by Greg Kerestan - May 09, 2016
Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and the suicide rate is off the charts in Truman Capote's private holiday nightmare
BWW Review: Mon River Arts Gets 'Serious' with LEGALLY BLONDE
by Dylan Shaffer - May 09, 2016
It's not too often that Elizabeth, Pennsylvania is fortunate enough to see real talent grace its stage. Mon River Arts' production of Legally Blonde delivers a surprisingly high-energy performance, coupled with remarkable vocals and excellent use of the Grand Theatre's space.
STONE SOUP and More Set for Point Park University's Playhouse Jr. Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
Playhouse Jr., Point Park University's professional quality children's theatre company, will be wrapping up the 2015-2016 season and kicking off the summer with two unique and entertaining shows for children of all ages.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces 2016 Gene Kelly Awards Nominations!
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
PICT to Channel Edgar Allan Poe with TWO TALES OF TERROR
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Though still suppressing any telltale clues to its upcoming season, PICT Classic Theatre is pleased to announce the world-premiere of TWO TALES OF TERROR by Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by PICT's Artistic & Executive Director, Alan Stanford. The production will run May 5 through 20 at the Henry Heymann Theatre, and it will feature two short stories by Poe-The Tell-tale Heart and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces The Next Generation Campaign
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2016
PITTSBURGH CLO announced today before an enthusiastic crowd of Board Members, donors and friends at its Cabaret Theater in the Cultural District of downtown Pittsburgh that it has embarked on a $10 million fundraising effort called THE NEXT GENERATION CAMPAIGN, marking only the second capital campaign in the organization's 70-year history.
Stage 62 Presents ASSASSINS This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2016
Assassins lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical 'revusical' that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, writers Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman bend the rules of time and space, taking us on a nightmarish roller coaster ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet, interact and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream.
Photo Flash: First Look at Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2016
Anna Ziegler's THE LAST MATCH is currently playing the City Theatre through May 15, 2016, directed by Tracy Brigden in the Hamburg Studio Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: Barebones' CUCKOO'S NEST Brings New Hazlett to Life, Insanity, Death
by Dylan Shaffer - April 25, 2016
The New Hazlett Theater in Pittsburgh's Allegheny Center is always an eclectic experience. The black box theater allows for companies and productions to make the space their own, and that is exactly what Barebones Productions did with the Dale Wasserman play, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Strand Theater Announces Full Cast for MURPHY'S LAW
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2016
The Strand Theater in Zelionople, Pennsylvania has announced the complete cast for their upcoming production of the musical comedy Murphy's Law running May 13 - 15, 2016.
Byham Theater to Stage America's Original 'High School Musical' GREASE
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016
America's original 'high school musical' GREASE comes a rockin' and rollin' to the Byham Theater under the direction of Trey Compton, running April 21 - May 1, 2016.
STONE SOUP and More Set for Point Park University's Playhouse Jr. Summer Series
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
Playhouse Jr., Point Park University's professional quality children's theatre company, will be wrapping up the 2015-2016 season and kicking off the summer with two unique and entertaining shows for children of all ages.
Michael Cerveris & Seth Rudetsky Coming to CLO Cabaret This May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Pittsburgh CLO will host an exclusive evening with Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home) and co-creator/star of DISASTER! Seth Rudetsky at the CLO Cabaret on May 23. This exciting fundraiser will support Pittsburgh CLO's continuing commitment to the fostering of new musicals for Pittsburgh and beyond.
HAND TO GOD, IRONBOUND and More Slated for City Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
City Theatre Artistic Director Tracy Brigden has announced the full lineup for 2016-2017, the South Side company's 42nd Season.
Stage Right's WEST SIDE STORY Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Stage Right's Professional Theatre Company closes out its season with the musical theatre classic West Side Story, beginning today, April 15 and continuing through April 17 at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg.
IUP to Stage Season Finale, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
IUP's Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater will present its season finale, 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' April 14-16 and 20-23 at 8 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m.

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